Toxic waste from Albania seized at Ancona port in Italy
Italian authorities have seized nearly 58 tons of toxic waste that arrived at Ancona Port from Albania, marking another major environmental smuggling attempt. According to Italian media, the waste was...
Albanian authorities declassify ‘Kosova Fund’: over 11,000 historical files now public
A major step towards uncovering the historical relationship between Albania and Kosovo has been taken with the declassification of the ‘Kosova Fund’ by the Authority for the Files of the...
Erion Veliaj denounces SPAK’s case from prison, claims evidence is manipulated
From his detention in Durrës, Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has issued a new statement, directly challenging the accusations against him and accusing SPAK of manipulating evidence to justify his arrest....
Experts call for revisions to higher education law a decade after reform
A decade after Albania’s higher education reform was introduced in 2015, both local and international experts, including leaders from public and private universities contracted by the Ministry of Education, have...
Albanian President marks Kosovo’s 17th independence anniversary with call for unity and integration
During a state reception commemorating the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence, Albanian President Bajram Begaj hailed Kosovo’s independence as a testament to resilience and sacrifice, honoring those who fought for...
Wife of Mayor of Tirana, Ajola Xoxa breaks silence on SPAK allegations, denies €800,000 spending claim
Ajola Xoxa, the wife of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, has publicly responded for the first time to allegations that she spent over €800,000 on luxury clothing and jewelry. The claim...
Berisha vows to dismantle SPAK in protest before SPAK, mere days after condemning rivals for peaceful gathering
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha intensified his attacks on Albania’s Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) during a protest outside its headquarters, just days after accusing his Socialist...
Former justice ministers from different sides of the spectrum unite in harsh condemnation of SPAK over Veliaj case irregularities
The case against Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has brought together critics from opposite ends of Albania’s political spectrum. Former Justice Minister Ylli Manjani, a fierce opponent of both Veliaj and...
Democrat MP’s remarks fuel further suspicions of political bias in Veliaj’s arrest
A senior Democratic Party (DP) MP has inadvertently reignited concerns over political interference in the arrest of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj. Edi Paloka, a veteran DP figure, revealed during a...
Edi Rama at Munich Security Conference: EU must move faster on enlargement
Prime Minister Edi Rama participated in the “EU Enlargement” panel at the Munich Security Conference, alongside European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Marta Kos and North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan...